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Nothing beats the heat in the summer like a cold glass of iced tea, but remembering to brew a pitcher ahead of time isn’t always so easy. It’s a lot easier to just add iced tea to the shopping list, keeping the fridge stocked with iced tea so we have something to reach for whenever we need help cooling off, whether we’re coming back from the beach, a walk, or lying down in front of the fan. Iced tea is a great mixer for cocktails, too!
But not all store-bought iced teas are made equal. Some are made with powdered tea, or have a too-sweet, too-tangy, or funky flavor. Some are bitter, while others are so weak, they barely taste like tea. Thankfully, there are still plenty of store-bought iced teas that do hit the spot.
Whether you like your tea fruity and sweet or simple and fresh, there’s an iced tea here for you to try. From black tea to green, hibiscus to peach, take a look at the best store-bought iced teas below and get ready to stock your fridge all summer.
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Tejava Original Unsweetened Black Iced Tea
Image Credit: Tejava. If you like a strong but not bitter, unsweetened iced tea, then you can’t go wrong with Tejava. It’s simply brewed with water and Rainforest Alliance Certified Java tea leaves.
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Ito En Tea Oi Ocha Green Tea
Image Credit: Ito En. Iced green tea is so refreshing on a hot day, and this balanced bottle from Ito En, a Japanese tea brand, will definitely hit the spot. It’s unsweetened, but never bitter.
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Tazo Passion Tea
Image Credit: Tazo. For those who crave a sweetened, fruity tea, Tazo’s Iced Passion Tea is a must-try. This lightly sugar-sweetened blend is made with hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and cinnamon.
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Gold Peak Unsweetened Black Iced Tea Drink
Image Credit: Gold Peak. Gold Peak’s iced tea, whether you choose sweetened (with real sugar) or unsweetened, is a good option if you sip on iced tea throughout the day — it comes in a half-gallon jug.
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Pure Leaf Sweet Iced Tea
Image Credit: Pure Leaf. Sometimes sweetened teas can be too sweet, but reviewers say that Pure Leaf’s Sweet Tea has just the right amount. It has a simple ingredients list we love: brewed black tea, sugar, and citric acid, which is a natural preservative.
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Snapple Zero Sugar Peach Tea
Image Credit: Snapple. Tea purists, look away. Nostalgia-lovers, this one’s for you! Sweet but low-calorie, Snapple’s peach-flavored ice tea is a summer favorite, and tastes just as good now as it did when you were a kid.
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Tejava Unsweetened Peach Iced Tea
Image Credit: Tejava. Craving that peachy flavor without the sweetness? We turn again to Tejava, whose unsweetened peach iced tea balances the fresh taste of their hand-picked Java tea leaves with that juicy stone fruit flavor.
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Tazo Zen Iced Tea
Image Credit: Tazo. In the winter, we love a hot cup of Tazo’s Zen tea with honey. But in the summer, Tazo’s Iced Zen Tea, a sweetened blend of green tea, spearmint, and lemongrass served cold, helps keep the heat at bay.
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AriZona Arnold Palmer Lite Half Iced Tea & Half Lemonade
Image Credit: AriZona. Sweet, citrusy, and summery, AriZona’s Arnold Palmer, a blend of iced tea and lemonade, comes in a gallon-sized jug for a reason.
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